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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1891

Page

7

Temperance Work From Palace to London Slums in Boston

Lady Henry Somerset arrives in Boston amid eager interest from temperance reformers. The English reformer, born 1851 at Eastnor Castle, left luxury for a life of abolition of alcohol, founding the Fresh Air movement for Soho slum women and children. Her tours in America include Washington and Chicago where she drew large crowds.

Boston Henry Somerset Lady Somerset Hereford England Earl and Countess Somers Eastnor Castle Ledbury Herefordshire Kent Earl of Somers Soho West End London Ady Somerset Somerset St. James’ Hall Herfordshire Eastnor Margaret Bright Lucas British Woman’s Temperance Association Oon -Temperance Association Hannah Whitall Smith New York Astors Washington Chicago Central Music Hall Central Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Maine General Hospital Trustees Meet Announces Year Results

The Maine General Hospital trustees met in Portland on November 3. The year ending Sept. 30, 1891 shows 735 admissions and 675 discharges with 343 recovered, 201 relieved, 33 died, and 22 not relieved. Patient origins include 91 from Portland and 526 from Maine. current expenses totaled 33,621.09 dollars and legacies amounting to 15,500 dollars were received.

Portland Maine General Hospital Trustees Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts

Radical revision called for in Presbyterian creed

The Chicago presbytery heard the committee report on revising the Westminster Confession. It argues the assembly wording reflects 17th century British controversies, not American 19th century beliefs, and urges a substantial revision to soften Calvinist edges, address foreordination, and add a chapter on God’s love for all mankind.

Crroaco Chicago Westminster Assembly Great Britain General Assembly

Nothing Like Leather Our Boot and Shoe Men

Our period trade sheet highlights New England boot and shoe industry leaders. It reports on business trends, innovations, and prominent firms shaping the region's foremost leather trades.

New Post the Recorder Boots and Shoes Peyton & Deming’s Review Joseph Ness Hide and Leather London Boot and Shoe ‘Trades Journal The Record Big and Little McDermott Bailey Richardson Plummer Frank Norcross Frederick Farley Cutler G. W. R. Hill Boston Tuttle Winter Washington Streets Mr. Tuttle Benjamin F. Redfern Joseph B. Hortor Charles E. A. Hiss William E. Hadley Hadley New England A. H. Bell W. E. Hadley Bell Shuman Washington Buffalo Goodyear S. V. A. Hunter Goodyear Shoe Machinery Company Mr. Hunter Goodyear Company Edwin Clapp John H. Hanan Campbells Washington and Winter Streets Norman & Bennett J. E. M. Stoughton Smith & Stoughton Abington Station Arkansas Texas W. L. Sage Colchester Company Russell Allen E. P. Webster Washington Street F. P. Webster A. H B. Bell

Japan's Earthquake Havoc Widespread in Honshu Coastline

London dispatch reports tremors in Hiogo and Osaka regions with up to 3000 killed feared. Ogaki and Gifu bear the heaviest losses from collapsing buildings while fires swallow towns. Bridges and rail lines wrecked, roads split by ground subsidence, Nakusan volcano erupts. relief efforts hampered by panic and poor communication. Bishop Bickersteth is safe.

London Times Hiogo Ogaki Gifu Alrady Kitogata Ichinoounja Tiraguna Kiyonsu Kamatsu Nagoya Nakusan Bickersteth

Grubb-Sopwith Wedding in London Church

General E B Grubb United States minister to Spain marries Violet Sopwith daughter of Bank of England governor at St Stephen s South Kensington. ceremony crowded with guests including Spanish ambassador and US legation members. couple to depart for the Continent. congratulations pour in from President Harrison and others.

London E. B. Grubb United States Spain Violet Sopwith Thomas Sopwith Bank of England St. Stephen’s South Kensington Sopwith R. T. Luinecol United States Legation John ©. New Harrison Levi Porton James G. Blaine Europe

Body of Woman Found Buried in Plainville Cellar

In Plainville a woman’s body was found buried six feet in her cellar. The skull was crushed and one arm severed, indicating a potential murder. Her husband, W. K. Holmes, was arrested and held in Holyoke, denying involvement. The victim, Nellie Kenyon Holmes, had a troubled marriage with Holmes and a prior husband, with tensions mounting over weeks.

Springfield Plainville Chicopee South Hadley Falls Nellie Kenyon-Holmes W. K. Holmes Holyoke

Meat Prices and Cattle Market Report for Western States

Prices for hides tallow and skins posted with state references Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire New York. Beef cattle prices by quality live weight and dressed weight. Northern and Eastern cattle receipts meet demand but prices low. Western beef cattle solid with choice at 4 5 per 100 lbs. peasants and stock values decline. Calf and sheep markets show heavy receipts, light demand, and lower prices. Swine fat hogs light receipts with prices down from prior week. Total cattle receipts 2705 head, up from 2535 last week. trade moderate at lower prices.

Brighton VR Waptaus Canada J. P. Squire Niles Bros North Provision & Packing Company West

Local Firms and Banks Connected in Productive Network

Readable text lists multiple companies and financial institutions including National Tube Works Co Com Cahaba Coal Mining Co Boston & Colorado Smelting Co East Tennessee Tin Co National Bank of Republic Atlantic Bank Lowell Bleachery Appleton Manufacturing West End Ry Continental Bank Freeman Bank Shoe Leather Bank Blackstone Bank and other named entities reflecting a business network across manufacturing and finance.

Boston & Colorado Smelting Co Craighead Mi’g Co Mason & Hamlinurgan & Piano Co Reece Button Hole M. Co Boston, Halifax Fort Payne Investment Co Dalem Gas Light Co National Car Co Boston Investment Co Nationa Jure Works Com Nat. Bk No, America Edwards Mfg. Co State Nat. Bk Boston Wharf Co Reece Butwn Hole M. Co Nauinteag Steam Cotton Co Atlantic Cotton Mills Third Nat. Ik Nat Webster Bk First Nat West Newton Mass Cleveland & Canton R.R. Pfd Do Hill Mfg. Co Idvarids Mfg. Co N.Y Manchester N. IL Little Rock & It Smith Ry. Co Scrip Little Rock & Fu M. Tis Cedar Co Nebraska Lombtrad Invest. Co Conus R. R. of Vermont Kansas City St. Jos Ray Ommey N. Tube Works Co L Tube Works Cahaba Coal Mining Co East Tennessee Tind Co Bk. of Republic National Tube Works Co Paeienes Tube Works Co Esek Ruber Thread Co Atlantic N. Bank Lowell Appleton Manufacturing Co West End St. Ry Washington N. Pank Continental N. Bank Freeman’s N. Bank Blackstone Bank National Or Co Froston

Criticised the judge in Woodruff trial at Lrrrix Rock

In Lrrix Rock Arkansas on November 3 the defense attorney John M. Moore challenged courtroom questioning during ex-Treasurer Woodruff’s trial. Moore grew angry as the judge pressed witnesses. Judge Lea admonished him and the court resumed testimony after a brief exchange.

Lrrrix

McLane Sent To Aid Grounded British Steamer Main

The revenue steamer McLane at Key West has been ordered to assist the British steamer Main aground on Gingerbread Ground near Stirrup. The Main has lost her propeller and is totally disabled.

Washington McLane Key West Main

Adams Express suit seeks $100,000 in damages against Clapp Spooner

An amendment filed in Superior Court to the Adams Express Company versus Spooner alleges further misappropriation of funds and valuables amounting to 100000. The company petitions for pecuniary remuneration or return of the allegedly misappropriated money.

BripGerort, Conn Adams Express Company Clapp Spooner Superior Court Spooner

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