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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1897

Page

6

Baby Fiend Retta McCabe Haunts Troy In Destructive Fits

A four year old girl described as a blue eyed golden haired child exhibits homicidal tendencies and extreme mood swings. She fatally injured her infant brother, then attacked others at Union Station and traumatically harms children by inserting objects into ears and noses. Humane Society debates proper care as Syracuse Institution cannot admit under seven.

Troy Retta McCabe Jekyll and Hyde Retta Union Station Little Retta Humane Society Beta Syracuse

Cotton Mill Strike Threat Arises in England

London reports the Pall Mall Gazette notes a nationwide cotton operatives strike could affect 200000 workers, last months, costing 70000000 pounds and endangering the industry. It argues Lancashire damages itself by exporting textile machinery to rivals, while tariffs and competition shrink markets in the United States Canada India and China.

London The Pall Mall Gazette Eineland the Gazette Lancashire Canada India China

Tremont Theatre Scene Notes and Local Crime Debate

A crowded program details Tess and other stage acts at Tremont Theatre with praise for Mrs. Fiske and Andy Mack, plus notes on George F. Marion and performances at the Hollis and Bowdoin Square. In Lynn a midweek lecture urges crime reduction via social reforms and municipal ownership, tying burglaries to nonunion labor and broader economic issues.

Lynn Labor Church Herbert N. Casson Henry George Kilkenny Rockefeller America Martin Europe

Surprise party for John E Murray ends with new roll top desk

Within a week West Quincy and Boston friends surprised John E Murray at Albany street store and then at 130 Longwood Avenue. A large roll top desk and oak chair were unveiled, gifted by Mark Simpson and others. An impromptu concert followed with Theresa Cotter on piano and several performers.

John E. Murray West Quincy Boston John Albany Street George F. O'Donnell D. T. Lyons Jim McDonald Murray Mark Simpson Maurice Moylan Longwood Avenue Mr. Murray Mr. Simpson Theresa Cotter M McSorley P. J. Cray John 8S. McDonough

Vessels At Boston Harbor Bring Coal Passengers And Historic Mail Service

Sailors expected Cunarder Pritchard from Liverpool and Queenstown with 28 second cabin and 100 steerage passengers but arrival delayed. Clyde line steamer Pawnee to make first voyage from Jacksonville and Charleston after engines from the Virginius. Fairfax from Baltimore delivered 360 barrels sweet potatoes 270 crates beans 136 bags peanuts. Boston arrived from Yarmouth with 137 passengers. first Sunday inward trip this year. Tow boat crews to Brunswick to York events, and a dismasted schooner John Paul towed to New York. Passengers General Manager W. R Campbell Director James Ronald and 16 Yarmouth Band members on Prince Edward en route to Yarmouth. Coal cargo of 4700 tons arrives, stored in barges Escort Lib erty Ellenville Templar to anchorage. Escort to be converted into floating grain elevator for harbor service. Longfellow to arrive today at Commercial wharf for winter storage. History of Cunard mail service noted from 1840 Unicorn Britannia contract routes and Halifax Boston service. Norwegian ship sale mentioned.

Pritchard Liverpool Queenstown Clyde Line Pawnee Virginius Philadelphia Jacksonville Charleston D. C Chichester Fairfax Baltimore Boston Sam Stanwood Lewis Wharf Yarmouth N. S Dan Wiley Boston Towboat Company John Paul Brunswick New York Brooklyn Navy Yard Paul Robert Dillon Nina Jerome B. Lock Hampton Roads Prince Edward Lon Wharf W. R Campbell James Ronald Escort Liberty Ellenville Templar Anchorage Baker Mercury Cape Cod Newburyport East Boston Rovincetown Longfellow John Smith Commercial Wharf British Admiralty Samuel Cunard Halifax Pictou Quebec Pictou-Quebec

Daly’s mayoral bid in Limerick ends. travels to New York

John Daly’s candidacy for Limerick mayor was halted by a registration ruling on burgess qualifications. He left Queenstown for New York and will tour the United States on lectures through spring. Daly, released from prison last fall, has been shadowed by detectives and remains physically robust after prior illness.

London John Daly Limerick Queenstown New York United States

Meeting on Calvary Cemetery interests at America Hall

A meeting of cemetery supporters was held at America Hall Washington street to discuss the cemetery fund and welfare. A ten member committee was appointed to secure counsel if needed to protect the cemetery interests, with potential changes possible at the November officers election.

Calvary Cemetery America Hall Washington Street Board of Mana

Tonaka to Die in Choctaw Nation Execution

Walla Tonaka, a Choctaw ball player, has had his murder conviction and death sentence affirmed by the Choctaw Supreme Council in Indian Territory. The execution is scheduled for Saturday November 6 near Gray Eagle despite his parole, with Tonaka insisting he is no coward and will be there when the time comes.

Kansas City Sureme Council Indian Territory Walla Tonaka Gray Eagle I. T Tanaka Supreme Council Walla

The American Queen Thanksgiving Number Review

The Thanksgiving number of the American Queen by Gilchrist & Co. is praised for its rich illustrations and fashionable content. It offers stories by Barry Paine and Clara Louise Burnham, a first installment of The Jungle Fugitives, and a striking cover showing a bicyclist and companion with a turkey. Copies are free in Boston at 6-11 Winter Street.

Gilchrist & Co Gazette of Fashion Boston Winter Street Barry Paine Sherwood Forest Clara Louise Burnham New England

Shipping News Mini Almanac For Monday Arrangement

Shipping listings list arrivals and sailings with steamers and schooners from Bangor Portland Philadelphia and New York. Vessel names include City of Bangor City of Gloucester Catawissa Gilbarton Interna tional Stephen J Watts Florence R Newson Radiant Hardy Antelope Inez Bun ker Alida Sinclair Grant and more.

Boston Stanwood Yarmouth N. S John G. Hall & Co Fairfax, Johnson Baltimore Norfolk A. M. Graham St. Croix Pike St. John Eastport Portland WD. A. Waldron H. F. Dimock Zearse New York H. M. Whitney General Joe Baker Lebanon Robinson Philadelphia Salem Cenpede Hammond Berks Sabbich Plymouth Richardson Deering City of Bangor Ingraham Bangor City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Kennebec Collins Bath Catawissa Taylor Gilbarton St. Nicholas International Miles Keystone Alaska Newburyport Suffolk Stephen J. Watts Jonesport Smith Bridgetown Florence R. Newson Patterson River Hebert Eliie Maxwell N. B Josie Duffy Belleveau Cove Mercury Baker Liberty Ellenville Escort Templar Holaderady Port Johnson G. BR. R N. J Radiant Hardy Antelope Heath Albion Strout Billow Griffin Inez Bunker Alida Sinclair Sandy Point Grant Sarah Hill Hunt Onward Eaton Quincy St. Elmo Torrey Pemaquid Wheeler Rockland Kelloch Ockland Princess Davis Penobscot Bertha V. Wilson Millbridge Lizzie C. Rich Tuttle Bryant Damariscotta H Davis Harrington Mt. Desert Ada Adelia Kelly Jessie Churchill Bucksport George R. Bradford Littlefield Charlie Teadman Breene Lanesville Mass

Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Odds and Ends

A garbled stock page lists mixed entries from Wilson W Fay Co and others including Lasting, Gate, Harvard, Santa Fe Copper, Boston & Batt Mountain, Geyeer Mining Perseet, Inter Batten, Boot & Shoe Sole Laying, Utah Con Gold and Boston Investment. Figures show varied prices and quantities with many unreadable fragments.

Tipetesex Ee Ban Sintlin Sure Utah

Erie Telegraph dividend No 56 announces 1 percent payout

The Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company declares Dividend No 56 a quarterly payment of one percent by check mailed November 15 1897 to stockholders of record at noon November 6 1897. The stock books close at noon November 6 and reopen on Monday November 15 1897. CHAS A GRANT Treasurer.

Chas A. Grant

Transit timetable fragment for regional stops and exceptions

The note lists limited service to Lakeport with no stops at Weirs Warren Bethlehem Jct Twin Mountain and Fabyans. Service to Franklin only applies on Saturdays excludes other connections. D J Flanders is cited as General Passenger Agent.

Piptsfield Suncook Vai LEY Nashua Concord Belmont M. Tilton Lareport Oerwaa Ash- Land Lacosta Weis Pe Xmouth Nee Eeee A Dem Warren Avereill Campton North Woodstock Sta Se St Einen Valley Lisbon Uteleeeon Whitefield Lancaster Bethlehem Junction Twin Mountain Fabyan House White Mountain Franklin Leeance White River Bristol Claremont Hanover St. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooke Quebec Lakeport Weirs Bethlehem Jct Fabyans Satur

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