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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1891

Page

5

Secretary Tracy Confident Chilean Settlement Near

Secretary Tracy said there was nothing new in the Chilean business and that everything would be satisfactorily settled. He noted no Chilean complaint against Egan and that the United States seeks an investigation into the Baltimore sailors assault while pursuing a conciliatory course in negotiations. National officials see no cause for American public alarm as Montt visits Washington and Valparaiso inquiries proceed.

Tracy United States Baltimore Department of State State Department Egan Navy Department Schley Reagan Chile Secretary of the Navy Washieron San Francisco South America W. P. McCann Pacific Washington Republic of Chile Valparaiso Department McCann Navy Regulations of B. F. Tracy George Brown Navy Yard Mare Island Cal Talcahuano United States Naval Force Sehley Ramsey Bureau of Navigation England Congressional Party Monterey Washington Navy Yard Montt New York Herald Libertad Electoral Junta Santiago Senor Pedro Montt Secretary Blaine Senor Montt Blaine Lonxpon Republic Jorge Montt Congress

Forger Gang Unearthed in London Check Fraud Plot

London police uncover a clever forger ring that altered bank checks by removing figures from chemically treated paper and replacing them with new amounts. Authorities suspect earnings of around 20,000 pounds weekly. A £1,700 check at London and Westminster Bank triggered detection, leading to a broader probe and arrests. Bankers say the forgeries are so precise that microscopes fail to detect erasures.

London London and Westminster Bank London and Westminster Thompson James Jolson

Husband's Vengeance Kills Wife's Lover in New Hampshire

Prrxixiun New Hampshire November 2 Charles Blisch owner of the Eagle House was shot dead in the hotel office by H Betts of Brooklyn who surrendered. Betts claimed Blisch ruined his marriage and cost him $100000 after his wife left him with one child. He fired twice, Blisch dying within minutes. Betts had previously transferred $100000 to Blisch's wife.

Prrxixiun N. H Charles Blisch Eagle House H. Betts Brooklyn Betts Blisch

New York Gubernatorial Race Heats Up Across State

In the final campaign push Fassett and Flower spar over Tammany Hall and World’s Fair blame. Ex-President Cleveland urges a Democratic NY vote to influence 1893 Senate outcome, with Platt predicting a Fassett win and Flower supporters optimistic about a statewide plurality. Four Congressmen to be elected as well.

New York Jacob Sloat Fassett Roswell P. Flower Governor Hill Fassett Tammany Hall Platt New York City Cleveland Thomas C. Platt Flower Senate United States Hiscock

Riches Wisdom or Luck as Health Choice

Questioning luck and promoting health, the ad extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a universal nutritive tonic. It claims forty years of use by emperors and the general public, endorses it for indigestion malnutrition debility and lung diseases, and cautions buyers to seek the genuine signed bottle from Eisner & Mendelson Co.

Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay St New York

Postmistress Dethroned After Sixteen Years Service

Great Barrington, Nov. 2. Miss Julia E. Seeley has been asked to resign as postmistress after sixteen years. Two inspectors reported adversely to Washington and Charles E. Orham, long-time postal agent on the Housatonic route, is named as successor. Local Democrats blame Republicans for the move, while others say the charge is unfounded.

Great Barrington Julia E. Seeley Post Office Department Charles E. Orham Housatonic Washington Rockwell Miss Seeley

Senator Quay Sues Kerr for Libel in Civil Action

Puritap ESpain Nov 2 Senator Quay has brought suit against Democratic committee Chairman Kerr for libel. A deputy sheriff tried to serve a warrant but Kerr was not home. No criminal prosecution is expected as Quay limits action to a civil suit seeking $100,000 in damages.

Puritap Espain Senator Quay Chairman Kerr Democratic Committee Kerr Quay

Grubbs Wedding Preparations In London Today

London November 2 General Grubb and Miss Violet Sopwith prepare to wed tomorrow in a stylish ceremony. Six city troop guards in gala uniforms arrive to support Grubb. A lavish farewell dinner featured Admiral Inglefield and guests. gifts total about 3000 pounds in diamonds, silver, and jeweled items. Honeymoon follows in Paris.

Londoon General Grubb Violet Sopwith Trenton London Sopwith Whitehall Club Admiral Inglefield Samuel Pope Messrs. White Emory Philadelphia America England Town Battalion New Jersey Lincoln Arthur Lady Bloomfield Beaumont Major Jameson William Lady McKinnon William Pierce Baron D. Williamon George

Old Cotton Manufacturer N. T. Adams Dies in Jewett City

The Hon. N. T. Adams aged 86 died at his home in Jewett City Plainfield Conn on November 2 He helped found the Ashland Company and was a leading cotton manufacturer in Plainfield Woodstock area as a heavy stockholder in Ashland Cherry Valley and other mills.

Plainfield Conn N. T. Adams Jewett City Ashland Company Ashland Cherry Valley Woodstock

Quincy Nichols Elopes at Unitarian Church Jamaica Plain

At the Unitarian Church in Jamaica Plain Miss Elsie Quincy weds Mr Henry Nichols in a formal ceremony attended by family and friends. No further details provided in the short notice.

Quincy — Nichols The Unitarian Church Jamaica Plain Elsie Quincy Henry Nichols

Obituary notices from Dorchester and nearby towns

Obituaries list ages and death places for multiple individuals including Alice W. Abbott of Dorchester aged 48 and Edward Carney in Charlestown, Abel Chase in Haverhill aged 91, Michael Foley in South Boston aged 7 months, John J. Green in Dorchester, Mary Morton Jones Welton widow of Edward Blake in this city, Nelle A. Penniman in Fall River aged 32, Deacon George Roundy of Beverly aged 67, Daniel W. Gooch of Melrose aged 71. Funeral details and addresses noted, with services in Melrose and linked transport notes from Haymarket to Melrose.

Abbott Dorchester Alice W. Abbott Auburn N. H Carney Charlestown Edward Carney Chase Haverhill Abel Chase Foley South Boston Michael Jeremiah Margaret Foley Green John J. Green Blake Mary Morton Jones Welton Edward Blake Placa Ha Pennim Neath Fall River Nelle A. Penniman Georg A. Penniman The Daily Evening News Roundy Beverly Deacon George Roundy Board of Trade Beverly Cooperative Beverly National Bank Gooch Melrose Daniel W. Gooch Congressional Cour Wetean Haymarket Square

Maybrick Case Insurance Appeal Opens in Court of Appeals

In London on November 2 the Court of Appeals heard the Maybrick case appeal. Executors of the late Mr Maybrick seek $10,000 from an insurance firm in favor of Mrs Florence Maybrick now in prison. The insurer already paid $1,000 and refuses the rest contending the conviction is not conclusive. The court weighed whether murder by Mrs Maybrick affects the policy and public policy in insurance. Arguments followed about whether commuted sentence proves innocence.

London Court of Appeals Maybrick Charles Russell Q. C Florence E. Maybrick Woking Maybritk Edward Clarke Insurance Association Master of the Rolls Lord Esher

Result of a Compromise The Will of Cyrus Holmes Stand

Springfield, Nov. 2 Justice Knowlton affirms Probate Court decree on Cyrus W. Holmes Jr. will. L Frank Holmes and M Ella Holmes challenged terms leaving 60,000 in trust for them but a compromise increases their portion. Widow Esther R. Holmes and a daughter inherit the bulk from about 300,000 in total estate. Case remanded to Probate Court for usual actions.

Springfield Marcus P. Knowlton Supreme Court Cyrus W. Holmes, Jr Monson L. Frank Holmes M. Ella Holmes Esther R. Holmes

Polo Championship Opens in New Haven Devoid of Excitement

Polo championship season began in New Haven with a 7 to 1 victory by New Haven over Hartford. Allen, the new player replacing Reed, starred for New Haven while Hartford managed only one goal at 8:54. Steps Swords 18 Allen 21 fouls Swords 2.

New Haven New Haven. Conn Allen Reed Hartford Swords

Results of the Great Earthquake in Japan

London reports from Yokohama an official tally: about 4000 killed, 5000 injured, and 50,000 houses destroyed. It notes no European deaths.

London Yokohama

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