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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1883

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British spies blamed and Paris graves protest marked

Fifteen hundred protesters gathered Sunday at the Pere la Chaise graves of the communists in Paris amid claims by London papers that O D onovan Rossa and Tynan are British spies paid by the government. A Saigon despatch notes plans to bombard and send an expedition to Tonquin. Bucharest arrests target a plot against the king. Oscar Wilde cuts his hair and shifts to ordinary manners. Two French ironclads and a cruiser are ordered eastward. Irish Catholics refuse papal guidance while Queen Victoria is in a low nervous state.

Pere la Chaise Paris O'Donovan Rossa Tynan London Saigon Tonquin Bucharest Romania Oscar Wilde Holy See Queen Victoria

Coxs candidacy seen aiding Carlisle in speakership

Washington reports suggest Mr. Cox will support Mr. Carlisle if defeating rival Mr. Randall is needed. Cox criticized for principles but pledged backing Carlisle when excluded from speakership, amid naval movement updates and Chili Peru treaty developments.

Washington Cox Carlisle Mr. Randall New York Kentucky Pennsylvania Randall Huynes Callao Peru Essex Yokohama Japan Honolulu Iroquois Valparaiso Chili Hartford Caroline Islands Lackawanna Wachusett Samoa

Inauguration of Rhode Island Governor Delayed by Illness

Special despatch from Newport notes the Rhode Island general assembly will meet for the inauguration of Gov Augustus O Bourne on Tuesday. He remains ill and may not attend the ceremony, potentially moving the oath to his Bristol home. Excursions, crowds, and holiday observances surround the event, with Fort Adams troops and naval personnel expected in attendance.

Newport R. I General Assembly Augustus O Bourne Bristol State House Fort Adams United States Gally

Norfolk man fatally shot on bridge near Norwich

Fred Bremley, 20, of Preston, was shot on the Norwich Preston bridge around 9:30 PM. Charles Whaley, driving, heard two pistol reports and found Bremley mortally wounded with a single gunshot. The bullet entered between the seventh and sixth ribs on the right, pierced the heart, and Bremley died within ten minutes. The incident remains a mystery with no sign of suicide or another suspect.

Norwich Conn Fred Bremley Preston Charles Whaley Brumley Whaley

Landslide Blocks Yamachiche River, Destroys Acres of Land

News from St Elie in Maskinonge county reports a Monday night landslide along the Yamachiche river that dammed the stream and swept away acres of farm, brush, and timber. A lake formed several feet deep and rescuers canoeed over submerged elms and maples while efforts to open a channel continue to prevent further devastation.

Montreal St. Elie Maskinonge Yamachiche

Rumor: Malden Mayor Demands Police Chief Resignation

In Malden on May 27 rumors circulate that Mayor Sleeper asked Chief of Police Mitchell to resign immediately. No definite cause is known and details remain unclear.

Malden Mass Sleeper Mitchell

Yellow fever toll climbs with weekly Ha Vans despatch

New York May 27 report from Havans notes 22 deaths due to yellow fever in the past week and mentions an act of congress.

New York Havans Act of Congress

Sanitary Vessel Inspection Law Expires June Second

The act enforcing sanitary inspection of Havana bound ships for the United States lapses on June 2 with no renewal by Congress. Officials warn that lack of bills of health endangers ports and ships, urging a competent inspector remain at the American consulate to curb yellow fever risks in Havana.

Havana United States Congress

Gen Crook Battles Apaches In Chihuahua Front

El Paso Tex May 27 The El Paso Times reports Gen Crook engaging a strong Apache faction near Guacanepe on the Sonora slope. Casualties described as heavy with Crook’s force pursuing the Indians toward Casadejanos as lines extend toward the Yugin River headwaters. Washington notes no official Crook briefing yet.

EL Paso Tex el Paso Times Chihuahua San Jose Mexican Central Railroad Corral Itos Crook Guacanepe Sonora Sierras Casadejanos Carcoy Yugin River Gulf of California Sierra Madre Mountains Roguro Guerra Casas Grandes Tombstone Tucson San Francisco Washington War Department Adjt Drum Fort Bliss Paso del Norte Geveral Fletcher

Railroad War creates clashes over crossing and rates

In Buffalo a legal fight over a crossing between Rochester and Pittsburg railroad and Lackawanna ends with 15 destroyed tip roads cars and two men arrested then released. Rochester and Pittsburg gains an injunction to resume rails. In Chicago Rock Island and Burlington exchange passenger fare cuts to Missouri River points with talk of a 10 cent rate soon.

Buffalo N. Y Rochester and Pittsburg Lackawanna Cnicasco Peoria Rock Island Road Missouri River Burlington Road St Joseph Atchison Kansas City Rock Island Council Bluffs

Thirty Second Anniversary Meeting of Boston YMCA at Music Hall

Boston YMCA marked its 32nd anniversary with a large Music Hall gathering. Secretary Deming summarized past year’s work praising conversions and outreach while urging more consecration, funds, and aggressive action. Speakers included Rev Baldwin and Rev Gifford. Massachusetts Bible Society followed with Winthrop’s address and a Bible distribution report.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Music Hall Deming Young Men’s Christian Association Association Ruggles Street Church A.S. Woodworth M. R. Deming Demin New England United States Maurice 8 Baldwin Episcopal Montreal Farmag France Germany Young Mens’ Christian Association Red O. P. Gifford God Massachusetts Bible Society St. Paul’s Church Courtney Robert C. Winthrop Bible Society Theopolus Parsons Lowell John A. Hawes Bristol County Society American Bible Society Courtnay Jesus Christ

Hawley Street Fire Causes Heavy Losses in City Buildings

Fire on Hawley street destroys Nos. 23 to 36 with total loss near 95005. Owner George N. March, several occupants insured variously, including Liverpool London and Globe and Commercial Union. Fire originated on upper floors, basement investigation inconclusive. Additional Boston vicinity burns report minor incidents including Cambridge Rogers block and Dock square store, all inconsequential.

Hawley Street George N. Mareh Liverpool London Globe Lancashire Manchester Eng Commercial Union of London Metropole Paris Holyoke Salem City of London George H. Morrill & Co Albany N. Y Gunn, Curtis & Co Rapid Ore Concentration Company Levi Newcomb G. A. Eberley George N. March A. D. Albee Standard Furniture Company Dustin Luncey J. E. Crisp H. S. Davidson John IF. Dowd C. W. Hinman W.H. Thompson & Co Conant & Newbell Mercantile Wallace & Gould F.a.packard & Co Boston Medford Street Quincy Street Charlestown Engine 13 Highlands William Ti Dock Square Steam Engineering Iberian Leyland Line Hoosac Tunnel

Insanity asylum abuse charges probed by visiting committee

Hon C C Cornish and W W Bolster journeyed to Biddeford to investigate alleged mistreatment of Seidel, a Saco varnager, while inmate at Augusta asylum. Physicians corroborated injuries, Mrs Seidel recalled wounds, and officials vowed action to punish the guilty amid ongoing inquiry.

Portland Argus C. C. Cornish Winston W.W. Bolster Auburn Insane Asylum Governor’s Council Biddeford Mr. Seidel Augusta Hese Seidels Feo Augusta Harmon Saco Seidel Seidei Seideis

Funeral Rites Held for Dudley R Child in Boston

The funeral of Dudley R Child occurred Saturday at Hollis Street Church with wide attendance from city officials Bostonian Society and the class of 1862 Boston English High School. Rev H Bernard Carpenter led the services and burial was at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Dudley R. Child Hollis Street Bostonian Society Boston English High School H. Bernard Carpenter Forest Hills Cemetery Daniel Cooley Arlington Veteran Fusilier Association Cooley L. B. Marsh A. E. Proctor Messrs

Forepaugh Show Parade Promises Brilliant Morning Display

A street demonstration for the Forepaugh show is described as a brilliant spectacle. Highlights include a herd of 25 elephants and scenes from Lalla Rookh and Cleopatra with Marc Antony. Ladies in Oriental roles are praised for beauty. Parade routes and 2 PM inaugural show on Coliseum grounds are noted, plus a 10 AM extra performance on Decoration Day for families.

Lalla Rookh Delhi Cleopatra Marc Antony America Coliseum

Militia Roster Changes and New Boston Corporations

Last week saw commissions and discharges in the militia: George H. Cleveland named first lieutenant adjutant to replace Bridges. James H. Nugent and John P. O'Brien promoted and discharged. J Albert Mills, Thomas Holden, A M Clement, and William F Lawrence resigned from various posts. The Hovey & Crandon Publishing Co of Boston is incorporated with 12600 capital led by J H Crandon and W A Hovey as officers. The Union Bark Mill of Boston is incorporated with 15000 capital, P Webster as president and T E Major as treasurer.

George H. Cleveland Worcester Bridges James H. Nugent Boston White John P. O’brien Nugent J. Albert Mills Newburyport Thomas Holden A. M. Clement Cavalry William F. Lawrence Hovey & Crandon Publishing Company J. H. Crandon Ww. A. Hovey Union Bark Mill of P. Webster T. E. Major

Child prodigy Chevalier de Kontenski impresses Boston audience

Last Saturday at Horticultural Hall the 11 year old Chevalier de Kontenski, famed as the apostle of melody, delivered a piano recital to a large crowd. His facile technique and expressive playing drew rare enthusiasm, with six of his own compositions praised alongside interpretations of Beethoven, Chopin and Mendelssohn. The piece also notes strong showings by Miss Stone in Patience at the Ideals and a busy week of theatre attractions including Patience, The Banker's Daughter, and others.

Horticultural Hall Chevalier de Kentski M.dekontski Beethoven Chopin Mendelssohn Patience the Globe Boston Miss Stone Mr. Barnabee Bunthorne J. Karl Grosvenor Mr. Macdonald Mr. Morsell Duke Union Square Company Miss Carey Lillian Haverly Boston Tonight Harris Howard Atheneum Murphy and Shannon Murphy and Mack Maude Beverley Hallen and Hart J. W. McAndrews Billy Carter Puuster Three $tFelix Walton and Edwards Wesley Brothers Fred Annie McAvoy Murphy Mack Charles J. Rich John Bowmon May Young Rice Opera Company

Risteen Named Possible Successor to Fire Commissioner

The article notes Senator Risteen as the probable successor to Fire Commissioner Fitzgerald. An order by the police commissioners authorizes officers to enter liquor license premises to maintain order and inspect business practices. A large force begins work today to clean the Sudbury and Cochituate aqueducts. James Loveland of East Boston wins the contract to paint four East Boston ferry boats for 1720 dollars.

Senator Risteen Fitzgerald Sudbury Cochituate East Boston James Loveland

Shoe strike ends as 2100 workers return to jobs

Cincinnati May 27 The shoe manufacturers and operatives reach an understanding ending a two week lockout. Workmen retract the refusal to finish goods started by non-union workers. All shops resume work tomorrow and a committee of arbitration will settle remaining issues.

Cincinnati

Six Day Walking Match Opens At Kernan's Theatre

A six days walking match started at Kernan's Monumental theatre in Baltimore Maryland shortly after midnight. Competing participants include James Albert John Sullivan John Hughes George D Noremac Dan Burns Frank Hart Peter Panchot John Cox J Ben Dave Bennett James A. Graham W Ward of Boston and George Dufrane of Newsock.

Baltimore Kernan Monumental Theatre James Albert John Sullivan John Hughes George D. Noremac Dan Burns Frank Hart Peter Panchot John Cox J. Ben Dave Bennett James A. Graham W. Ward Boston George Dufrane Newsock

Notable Americas Abroad and at Home Across a Weekend

Col Washington A Roebling turned 46 on Saturday. Rev George Gladstone travels in California. J C McCarthy and W D Webb sailed for Europe aboard the Britannic. Justice Miller plans a summer at Old Orchard Beach. Senator Palmer of Michigan donates his first salary to Detroit art museum. Actor Billy Florence heads for Canada. Senator Colquitt visits Hartford for Hawley receptions. Daniel Frohman on leave at Hotel Vendome. Rev J W Riddle goes to Saratoga for Baptist anniversaries. The president to reside at Soldiers Home this summer. A British prince noted for not letting rank be forgotten. Miss Alice Longfellow, Mrs Chere, and Mrs Sweat attend Mount Vernon regents meetings in Washington. Col Roebling’s 46th birth anniversary celebrated by locals. Cunard Tarifa passengers list. Edward Wisite presented marble deck at Central Club. Thomas Chubb showcases fishing rod factory work. Delmonico’s hosts Aesthetic Society breakfast for Miss Sara Jewett. A W Banfield entertains at Wolfboro trout pond camp. Fifty trout enjoy a session at a Jersey City society event. Joseph Grinnell, ex-congressman, now 9% years old and bank president in New Bedford. Col Ingersoll reddens with passion, nearly fainting in a juror’s account.

Buffalo N. Y Troy M.S. Parmeiee Belleville Ont Montreal Chicago St. Mary’s Church Leon Ashtabula County Ohio Chandler’s Nelson Johnson United States Fish Commission New York Government Fisheries Washington Charles Milliken Burd Milliken Cooper’s Point Camden N. J Charles Atlanta Joseph Nall Nall W.H. Beck Baltimore Milwaukee Wis Board of Supervisors Dr. Marden William Black John McClaren Paterson N. d Bleck Collinsville Mare Mary Kelly Nashville N Faulry Mobile Crescent Rifles Tredways Housetons Lawrence Lawrence Light Infanntry Fox Nevada Burton Walter H. Smith Merchants’ Bank of Sarnia Whiting Baton Rouge Vermillion Cameron Caletsieu Watkins Jennings Lake Chasles Morgan Raiilroad Marrenne Ark Jesse Howard Howard S. W. Packard Holcers Yankton County Dakota Yenkton Jamaica L. 1 Smith Stella Sinclair Greenport Stella Brooklyn Crow Hill Flatbush Asylum Washington A. Roebling George Gladstone California J C. McCarthy W. D. Webb Europe Britannic Justice Miller United States Supreme Court Old Orchard Beach Senator Palmer Michigan Detroit Billy Florence Canada Senator Colquitt Georgia Hartford Soldiers Prince of Wales Alice Longfellow Massachusetts Chere Rhode Island Sweat Portland Board of Regents of Mount Vernon W. A. Roebling Brooklyn Bridge Cunard Queenstown Liverpool Frank J. Keating Sturday Boylston Street Thomas H. Chubb Post Mills Chubb Delmonicos Aesthetic Society of Jersey City Sara Jewett A. W. Banfield Messrs Joseph Grinnell New Bedford Congress Col. Ingersoll Star Route The Washington Star

Union Amateur Athletic Club Race day report in Boston

The second day of the Country club Mystic park meeting drew a large, brilliant crowd with many notable attendees. Races included five furlongs, a mile, and steeplechases, with winners named from Clyde stables and War Banner among others. The seventh annual spring meeting featured track events, tennis, a walking race, and returning teams from Chicago, Detroit, and local clubs, plus notes on upcoming Mystic park races and intercollegiate results.

Mystic Park H. S. Russell James G. Freeman Charles H. Mackintosh Dedham Whittier George F. Fay James H. Blake Harvey D. Parker Julia Appleton Harry Windsor Hall Curtis Hammond Charles Whitney W. A. Burnham Bratford Wm. Stackpole H. &. Horton Arry Stackpole Braggiotti Singh Coch*mme J. Murray’ Forbés, Jr A. Hemenway Jackson Gordon Prince Clyde Stables B. G. Weasel Wanderer-Acolia Whiteley Magenta Stables Bsg Charles Kempland Verly Nora Creena Driscoll Ida Dickey Seabury B. Duryea B. G. Epsom Duryea Clyde Grables H. Ventriloquist Jaconet Roake M. Fiona George Lee B. G Imp Hurrah- Helene Prince J. S. Russel Ch. m. War Banner J.P. Dawes Sch. H. Kinkead Waverly-Brenna J. Kenny P. P J.P. Davis G. Charlemagne Pat Malloy Alice Burford von Tome Wiensk Adens Bik G. Dangeon Clarkin Ccc Gecces Iansessheck H. B Dsi Benny Sric Ce Chess R.C. Hooper E. B. Waven Robert Russell E. T. Bruce HH. C. Leeds Clyde Park Brookline Union Amateur Athletic Club Boston Club C. McLean U.B. C Portland R. M. Brown Boston A. H. Bond Huermisset Club Brown W. A. Davis T. C. du Pont M. 1 E. Drew G. Stonebridge P. A. Riley J. T.williams Lowell Road Intercollegiate Athletic Association New York Harvard New Haven Yale Princetona Walnut Hill Wellington Hanlan Kennedy Point of Pines

Regatia Opens Quincy Yacht Club Regattas With Scrub Race

The Quincy Yacht Club formally opened the yachting season with a scrub race off Mears's Great Hill. Heavy southwest winds kept many entrants ashore and the start was delayed to 2:17. No prize was awarded in the first and third classes due to only one starter in each. The following summary lists results and entries.

Regatia Quincy Yacht Club Mears’s Quincy Great Hill

Inquest Finds Burns Died By Intent Or Fear Poison on Train

Judge Churchill concludes John Burns was killed on the Brookline branch of the Boston and Albany road on May 2 and that Burns may have intentionally sacrificed his life or acted from extreme fear. Judge McCafferty rules John Sullivan died from a groin wound inflicted by Timothy Driscoll, who is indicted by the grand jury.

Churchill John Burns Brookline Boston and Albany Road Burns McCafferty John Sullivan Timothy Driscoll

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