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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Nov 06, 1884

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Victory of Cleveland affirmed in Empire State

All doubt of Gov Cleveland's election is dispelled with New York's substantial electoral votes. The piece praises Cleveland as honest, wise, and firm, capable of reform after twenty years of Republican misrule, and urges national gratitude for his forthcoming presidency. It contrasts Blaine as volatile and forecasts steady, protective leadership.

Cleveland New York Blaine Louisiana Florida Empire State

Notable Leaders Named Among People’s Party Lights

A list of prominent figures associated with the people’s party appears, including Maj Gen Butler Col Plympton Col Drinkwater and other officials editors and constables such as John Dynamite Driscoll and George L Clarke. The roster features legal religious and civic names like Judge M J Cafferty philosophers and police officers, highlighting a broad spectrum of public figures.

B. *. Butler N. A. Plympton A. C. Drinkwater Melien Worcester Litchman J. H. O'Neil John Mitchell Galvin Deacon Whitmore John Dynamite Driscoll George L. Clarke John P. Sweeney Philosopher Baker M. J. Cafferty Meigs People’s Party

Plymouth Superior Court Opens Trials in Criminal Cases

The Plymouth Massachusetts Superior Court convened and began trial of criminal cases. Dorr of South Abington pleaded guilty to larceny from the Commonwealth stove Manufacturing. Marks of Plymouth pleaded guilty to larceny of cloth from Plymouth Woolen. Lewis of Somerville pleaded guilty to embezzlement of 177 dollars from M C Perkins. Considine of South Abington charged with breaking and entering Fairbanks store and stealing cigars pipes and money valued at 59 dollars. found guilty. Barrett of Hingham pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Thomas Nolan. Cole of Kingston and Ford of Old Colony Cooperative pleaded nolo contendere to perjury. Sentences deferred. Patrick Smith of Rockland tried for felonious assault with a loaded pistol. jury not yet returned. Arthur Poole of Brockton guilty of larceny from a person and sentenced to six months in the house of correction. Dorr and Lewis allowed to stand bail on personal recognizance. Edwards tried for felonious assault with a knife at Hingham. case continued.

Plymouth, Bass RK. Dorr South Abington Commonwealth Stove Manufacturing Company FE. Jr. Marks Plymouth Plymouth Woollen Company C. W. Lewis Somevville M. C. Perkins A. N. Considine C. W. Fairbanks James Barrett Hingham Thomas Nolan C. H. Cole Kingston Old Colony Co-operative Association L. KE. Ford Patrick Smith Rockland D. W. McCraig Arthur Poole Brockton James Reno House of Correction

Destructive East Coast Snowstorm Hits Father Point Area

A fierce east wind of 70 mph and heavy seas pound Father Point and surrounding parishes since midnight. Waves flood roads and wash away watch house, telegraph office, and several buildings at Rimonski and Bic. Many residents flee as tide fears rise. Intercolonial railway track washed out between Rimonski and Bic. This storm is the fiercest in 40 years.

Father Point Rimonski Bic

Cholera cases and deaths reported in Nantes

In the past 24 hours Nantes records 13 new cholera cases and six deaths. The reports reflect a continuing outbreak in the region, with authorities urging caution and medical readiness.

Nantes London Atlantic Steamship Company Hamburg Bremen Antwerp Havre America Cairo Wolseley Gordon House of Commons Frank O’donnell Dungarvan

Fifteenth Annual Convention of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Opens

The fifteenth annual convention of the general executive committee of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society began today at Madison Avenue Methodist Church in Baltimore. Miss S Hart delivered the welcome address as delegates from New England New York Philadelphia Northwestern Cincinnati Baltimore and Western boards assemble.

Baltimore The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Madison Avenue Methodist Church S. Hart New England New York Philadelphia Northwestern Cincinnati Western Boards

Wawegan Mill Flywheel Explosion Fatality in Conn

In Wawegan Connecticut the engine flywheel burst causing a gas main to explode. A 19 year old French-Canadian weaver named George Chagnon was killed by flying debris. Several workers were injured from glass and blast effects. The incident damaged the mill building with about 3000 dollars in losses.

Providence Wawegsan Wawegan Conn George Chagnon

Tragic train death of election repeater suspect

Charles McDonald of Waterford, part of a group suspected of election repetition, leaped from a moving train ten miles south of Mechanicsville. His mangled body was found on the tracks today.

Troy Charles McDonald Waterford Mechanicsville Yomercy

Lorelie Sloop Yacht Burns in New Haven Explosion

New Haven club sloop Lorelie burned this afternoon after an explosion destroyed the hull and part of the cabin. Fire officials reported the incident but details remain unclear as investigators assess the blaze.

New Haven, Conn Lorelie New Haven Club

Patrol Sergeant fatally shoots man outside Enquirer office

Cincinnati dispatch reports Patrol Sergeant James Dunn fatally shot John Shannon in front of the Enquirer office this afternoon. The item also mentions a bourbon bottling note about a stimulant product from grocers, but details are unclear.

Cincinnati James Dunn John Shannon Enquirer

Election returns hint at close national race in 1900 era

Cleveland leads by a small margin in early returns with 226 to 145 in the tally. Butler gains five votes as fusion in Michigan shifts support. Virginias expected large majority for Cleveland and Democratic gains noted in Indiana. New Jersey and Connecticut positioned for full California and Oregon results as the president-elect receives congratulations.

Cleveland Carries New York and is Elected

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports Cleveland carried New York by 4000 to 7000 votes with Hendricks winning similarly. Grace and the county ticket also win by 5000 to 10,000. Democratic gains are echoed across California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan with large majorities.

Cleveland New York Boston Post National Democratic Hendricks William R. Grace County Democracy Jonas Smalley California Oregon Wisconsin Connecticut New Jersey Michael C. Murphy Roswell P. Flower Albany Argus The Evening Post Iinois Michigan Blaine East Peple Nevada Tammany Grace Grant Gibbs Tammany Hall Iivitar

New York Shows Small Safe Majority for Cleveland Hendricks

Senator Gorman, chair of the national committee, reports from New York that polling-place returns show a small but safe Democratic lead for Cleveland and Hendricks. Exact state totals will follow as returns finish counting. The World and Herald claim Democratic gains, while the Tribune still backs the Republicans.

New York Gorman National Executive Committee State Committee of Indiana Cleveland Hendricks The World and Herald New York State the Tribune Wimes

Albany Returns Show Democratic State Majority

Albany reports indicate a democratic majority in New York ranging around 2766 to 3266 across the state. Officials caution that final results may shift within a narrow margin, with Cleveland’s tally closely watched as returns come in from Albany.

Cleveland Albany N. Y

Indiana Vote Poised as Hendricks Predicts 5000 to 8000 Lead

Indianapolis dispatch reports Gov. Hendricks optimistic on Indiana electors, citing personal estimates of a decisive Democratic majority from last night and suggesting New York may have gone against Cleveland. The piece notes tension at Democratic rooms, claims of reformist support, and surrounding county politics with results in New York City and Buffalo.

Indianapolis Goyv. Hendricks Democratic National Committee Pulitzer New York Cleveland Young Men’s Independent Committee of Hendricks Associated Press Indiana New York State Butler Blaine Henderson Browne

Fragmented electoral district notes across states

A garbled advices list shows districts and states including Connecticut, Wisconsin, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, and others. It references district counts, monetary values, and coded labels, appearing as a chaotic historical ballot or apportionment sketch with disrupted OCR.

Dem. Rep Laos Connecticut Wiotigg Boeceeessus Aceuewenusy AG Louibirds Ea Vcceeans U'S U'S 3 Npvouns Culaecednal Awacaeerteedehes Rena Termidsdino Cc Cincasiceese Ycassekshen Wonesscuee Aewd Datumur Sil Seeeedecesenescuee AAIG Euin Olpezon A Cvsveccesccies Cesenessees Pennsylvania Sriaineeubets

Officeholders Convinced They Must Go in Cleveland Victory

Washington dispatch reports strong Democratic support for Cleveland with Republicans privately conceding defeat. West Virginia leans for Cleveland by 4000 to 5000, Maryland about 10,000, Virginia doubtful, and four of six congressmen projected to be Democrats. McComas possibly re-elected in the sixth district. Cole wins in the third by 5360. Findley leads in the fourth by 1385.

Washington Cleveland Money Kings Ringsters Adventurers Blaine Baltimore Sun Dem West Virginia Virginia Maryland McComas Cole Findley

Cleveland’s Election Victory Praised Across Tammany Lines

John Kelly declares no doubt about Cleveland’s win and says Tam many rejoiced with the democracy while Hewitt notes strong independent Republican support. Onondaga County’s supposed 4580 majority raises fraud suspicions as half the precincts report. Cleveland’s friends stay confident, with telegrams flooding to the president elect.

New York John Kelly Cleveland Tammany Kelly Onondaga County Blaine Boston Post Syracuse N. Y The Herald Albany Indiana New Jersey Connecticut

Cleveland Struck With Seven-Election Vote Claim Michigan

Detroit reports show fusion electors gaining in Michigan and a close race for governor. Fusion tickets win in limited congress districts while Republicans secure several seats. Michigan appears set to yield seven electors for Cleveland, five for Butler, and one for Blaine, with greenback classifications affecting the slate.

Republicans Claim State Con Elects in Wisconsin

Milwaukee November 5 returns from over half the towns show Republicans winning the state and national tickets by no less than 10,000. Republicans elected six of nine congressmen, with sixth district in doubt. Democrats carried second and fifth districts. sixth district race Cheather versus Smith likely to require official tally.

Con Milwaukee Wis Caswell Lafallete van Schack Thomas Price Stephenson Brags Rankin Cheather Smith Wisconsin Gunther Blaine

Blaine Leads in 167 Vermont Towns as Garfield Past Record

White River Junction Vermont November 5 One hundred sixty seven towns report Blaine with 33000 to Cleveland 14808 Butler 617 St John 1325 Blaine's plurality 18196 with 73 towns outstanding In 1880 the same towns gave Garfield 37625 Hancock 15588 Weaver 1117 Garfield plurality 22037 Remaining 73 towns to be heard from may alter totals

Cleveland Blaine White River Junction Butler St. John Garfield Hancock Weaver

Proportional Vote Estimated Blaine Plurality

The proportional vote this election will give Blaine plurality on an aggregate vote of the state of about 23 500.

Weaver Blaine

Pennsylvania election yields GOP gains in congress and state

Philadelphia reports the fifteenth, twentieth, and twenty seventh districts electing Bunnell Curtin and Scott as Republicans or Democrats, expanding the GOP to 20 seats against eight, with a Republican Senate prospect and Blaine leading Garfield by about 24,305 statewide votes. The House delegation stands 16 Republicans to 12 Democrats after gains.

Philadelphia Bunnell Curtin Scott United States J. Donald Cameron Blaine Garfield Cleveland Hancock Pennsylvania Bingham O’ Neill Randall Kelley Harmer Everhart Evans Ermentrout Hiesland Lowden Storm Scranton Brumm Brown Campbell Atkinson Duncan Boyle Negley Bayne Jackson White Flaeger Osborne Greenbacker

New Jersey Democrats Lead By County Majorities

The Trenton Times estimates Cleveland’s statewide majority at 2283 with county tallies showing Democratic gains in Bergen Hudson Hunterdon Middlesex Monmouth Somerset Sussex Warren and Republicans carrying Atlantic Burlington Camden Cape May Cumberland Essex Gloucester Union Morris Ocean Passaic Salem. Statewide Senate and Assembly splits favor Republicans 11 to 10 and 35 to 21 with 3 independents and 1 doubtful seat.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Hudson County Trenton Times Cleveland Atlantic Burlington Camden Cape May Cumberland Essex Gloucester Union Morris Ocean Passaic Salem Bergen Hudson Hunterdon Middlesex Monmouth Somerset Sussex Warren Newark N.J Buchanan Phelps Lehrback Green Pidcock McAdoo William Walter Phelps Paterson Passaic County Blaine Congress Gloucester County Ferrell

No Choice for Governor Blaine and Garfield Tie in Plurality

Returns from 142 towns show Blaine’s plurality matches 1880 Garfield levels, with Blaine 28 456 Cleveland 25 644 St John 1005 Butler 189. Garfield 28 861 Hancock 26 523. Currier to be chosen by Republican legislature. congressional results show Blaine strong leads. Belknap County remains Democratic in county offices, W A Haynes re-elected to Congress. Sanbornton town meeting adjourned late.

Concord Blaine Garfield Cleveland St. John Butler Hancock Currier Congress Hill Mason Hale Edgerly Scattering Belknap County Laconia N. H Register of Deeds W. A. Haynes McKinney Sanbornton

The Fifth District Contest and New Orleans Vote

In New Orleans on November 5 Gratner and Morey concede King will win Congress in the fifth district by about eight thousand votes. Kellogg’s allies admit defeat in the third district by roughly three hundred. A missing U S supervisor Felix Manley is reported after leaving with returns for New Iberia, feared harmed. New Orleans returns show Cleveland 12 258 and Blaine 6 893 with Democrats likely winning most state Congress seats except second district.

Detroit Michigan Begole Fusion Alger Horr East Saginaw Mich R.G. Horr Tarsney Cleveland Butler Blaine Dretroit New Orleans Gratner Ind Morey King’s Kellogg Gay Badger Republican Committee Felix Manley United States Fausse Point Loreanville New Iberia

Democrats Claim State Victory by Five Thousand Votes

In Indianapolis, Putnam County reports a Democratic majority of 358 with Republican gains in several counties. Cass 484 Democratic, Laporte 900 Democratic, Martin 285 Democratic, Grant 750 Republican, Whiteley 360 Democratic. Overall indications point to a very close state race with both committees projecting different outcomes.

Indianapolis Ind Putnam County Cass County Laporte County Martin County Grant County Whiteley County Democratic Committee Republican Committee

Democratic Victory in Florida's Second District

Unofficial returns from most counties show Dougherty Democrat defeating Bisbee Republican by about 700 votes in the second district. Statewide, Democrats lead by roughly 4000. West of the Apalachicola river Democratic gains total about 1250, boosting Perry's prospects. Davidson runs ahead of the ticket in several counties.

Jacksonville Flia Navy Dougherty Bisbee Rep Fla Apalachicola River Pope Perry Davidson

Tennessee Republicans win three seats in Congress

Nashville report notes Pettibone of the first district Houck of the second and Taylor of the tenth elected as Republicans. The rest of the delegation remains Democratic. The Democratic majority in the legislature shrinks and Bate is likely elected governor by a reduced margin.

Nashville Tenn Pettibone Houck Taylor Bate Dem

Weary Democratic Gains in Nebraska Race

Lincoln Nebraska November 5 The first district remains doubtful though Democrats claim Brown’s election. Fifty two precincts reported Blaine leading by 2647 votes.

Lincoln Nep Brown Blaine

Governor Martin Leads As Early Returns Trickle In

The latest estimates show further totals rising to 4397, about one third of the state vote and a roughly 17,000 edge for Governor Martin the Democrat. Dawes trails, with a majority under 10,000. Returns arrive slowly and amid confusion.

Martin Dem Dawes

Virginias Democrats Lead with Large Majority

Virginia returns from 59 counties and cities show Cleveland leading by about 9,000 to 11,800 votes in the presidential race. Democratic estimates place the state electoral majority between 8,000 and 10,000, with eight of ten congressmen elected.

Washington John S. Barbour Democratic State Central Committee of Virginia Alexandria Cleveland RicuMont

Republicans Claim State Majority in Early Returns

Atchison county reports Martin for governor with a 148 vote lead over Glick after all but one precincts counted. The Champion predicts Blaine winning the state by over 50,000. Early estimates suggest a strong Republican sweep with a Republican United States senator and near-unanimous GOP legislature, while St John support remains minor.

Atchison, Kan Atchison County Martin Glick Col. Martin Blaine St. John United States Torrica Kan Nev Republican State Central Committee Marten

Cleveland Plurality Surges as Republican Lean Affects CT

Hart Troop Hartford reports Cleveland gains a statewide plurality near 1200 while Gov. Waller misses a majority. Connecticut faces legislative election of state officers Henry B. Harrison and Senator O H Platt due to a Republican-leaning legislature. Cleveland wins 1214 plurality in state tally. nationwide results show Blaine 65,738 Cleveland 66,952 St John 2,205 Butler 4,637. Washington town awaits.

Cleveland Hart Troop Conn Connecticut Waller Henry B. Harrison O. H. Platt United States Senate Hartford Navy Washington Blaine St. John Butler

Returns in Colorado Predict Republican Victory in State

Denver colorad o reports from interior areas show scattered incomplete results. Large cities pending but early counts favor the Republican national ticket with about 3000 in margin. Eaton likely elected governor by a small margin and Symes probably wins congress. Republicans likely sweep county tickets and the legislature remains largely Republican.

Blaine Denver Col Eaton Symes Congress

Overwhelming Democratic Victory in North Carolina

Wilmington dispatch reports a sweeping Democratic win across the state. Democrats carry districts one, three, four, six, seven, eight, and nine while Republicans win district two. A two-thirds Democratic majority in the legislature is considered almost certain.

Wilmington N. C

Democratic Congressman ChicaGo Wins In Tenth District

Nov 5 reports show N. E. Worthington democrat elected to Congress from the tenth district replacing Storr. Later returns indicate a democratic majority in the legislature on joint ballot, almost certain, assuring a democratic successor to Gen. Logan.

ChicaGo N. E. Worthington Storr Boston Post Logan

Democratic Sweep in Mississippi Defeats Chalmers

In Jackson on November 5, every congressional district is solidly Democratic with Chalmers decisively defeated. Cleveland holds a majority of at least 20,000 votes, signaling a strong party win across the state.

Jackson Miss Chalmers Cleveland

Democratic Congressman Hall Wins by 46 Vote Majority

Des Moines Iowa November 5 Returns from the first congressional district indicate the election of Hall a Democrat by a 46 vote majority.

Dres Moines Hall

Abandoned Women Imported as Emigrants at Quebec Port

A Boston Post despatch reports exposure risks at Quebec immigration, with Ontario and Quebec agents at Levis and a matron overseeing unprotected female immigrants. Allegations include intoxication by Miss Richardson, Catholic officials accusing her, and anti immigrant trafficking by unscrupulous groups. A parliamentary inquiry is sought in the next House of Commons session.

Quebec Dominion Point Levis Ontario Levis London Canada United States Louis France Paris Louisiana Miss Richardson Edith O’gorman

Balloon feat seeker to dive falls in Montmorency wager

W J Webster of Boston, a rival of Capt Webb, arrives at Quebec to attempt a perilous Montmorency falls descent in a compressed air balloon for a 2000 dollar wager. Authorities likely to interfere as the event is announced for Thursday afternoon. Also note Angostura Bitters import claim by Dr I G B Siegert & Sons with urging to buy genuine article.

Quebec Capt. Webb W.J. Webster Boston Montmorency Falls Angostura Dr. I. G. B. Siegert & Sons South America United States Dr. I. G. B, Siegert & Sons

Baystate Result and Boston’s Election Aftermath

The Baystate result shows Blaine with a 24 000 plurality and Robinson at 154 281. In Boston, reporters, crowds, and hotel corridors filled with activity as returns from doubtful states arrived. Republicans faced uncertainty, while Democrats remained confident as streets and newspaper offices buzzed with the latest despatches and speculation.

Blaine Robinson Boston Washington Street Water Street State Street Associated Press New York

Senators Elected Across Massachusetts Counties

A long list details district by district selections for state senators across Middlesex, Worcester, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Hampshire, Hampden, Berkshire, and Franklin counties. Republicans heavily predominate with several Democrats and independents noted. per county tallies, numerous districts await final tallies or not heard from.

Suffolk County Middlesex County Worcester County Hampshire County Hampden County Franklin County Berkshire County Norfolk County Plymouth County Bristol County Cape Couric Tyler Thayer Norwood G. K. Fay Ind Brookline Samuel R. Moseley Hyde Park J. Walter Bradlee Milton William F. Gleason Holbrook William Neal William W. Hurley Stoughton William H. Wade Wrentham William F. Ray Franklin Enos H. Tucker Asa P. Tobey Falmouth Zenas E. Crowell Barnstable Joshua Crowell Dennis Tully Crosby, Jr Brewster Benjamin D. Atkins Essex County Gristol Barnstable County Dukes County Nantucket County Rotah Scacs Caans oocelGh

Blaine Trails as New Legislature Vote Returns Near Complete

Massachusetts returns show Blaine trailing by over 23,000 votes as final tallies come in for national and state races. Early tallies indicate Republican strength but lagging behind in key districts, with results still incomplete across counties and cities.

Blaine Ture Massachusetts

Political figures listed in Middlesex County races

A fragmented OCR passage names numerous political figures and party affiliations across Middlesex County including R and D candidates such as Jesse M. Gove Peter Morrison James E. Fitzgerald Dan F. Kelly Patrick F. Barry George A Sanderson Oliver Prime John Murphy Philip J. Doherty Dennis J. Leahy Edward G. Flynn Dominick J. Harkins Dan McLaughlip Patrick D. Dwyer Matthew Dolan Julius C. Chapelle Augustin H. Read Prentiss Cummings Jacob A. Dresser Bee Wilbur William Wharton John K. Farrell Ed. F. Fossett John J. Maguire Robert C. Murray John A. Collins Richard F. Tobin Michael J. Creed William Corbett James Donovan Jeremiah Desmond J. Q. A. Brackett Charles C. Coffin William A. Rust A. W. Beard Madden Patrick F. Deveney J. Ettrick John E. Ward Boardman Samuel G. C. Davis Thomas F. Hunt William C. Peters William H. Spooner John Pierce W. C. Leach Charles L. Randall Simeon Butterfield Thomas Strahan Albert S. Burnham and others—all tied to Middlesex County races and Cambridge factions.

Jesse M. Gove Peter Morrison James E. Fitzgerald F. Kelly Patrick F. Barry Peo George A.sanderson J. Madden Patrick F. Deveney Thomas Strahan Albert S. Burnham Revere Éps

Massachusetts Temperance Group Blames Prohibitory Vote Size

At a Massachusetts Temperance Alliance meeting the small St John vote size was debated. Speakers blamed Republican papers, ministerial influence, and fear of the Democratic party for voters choosing Blaine over prohibitionist convictions, with others noting ministerial talk harmed turnout.

Massachusetts Temperance Alliance St.John J. H. Roberts St. John’s Cleveland E. H. Clapp Mark Trafton Henry Faxon St. John Blaine Mr. Alderman Hyde Park A. A. Miner J. D. Hunt

Great Demonstration in Lynn Over His Re-election

A Lovering demonstration occurred in Lynn on Wednesday evening with all Lovering battalions marching, brass bands, and drum corps. The procession stopped before Hon. Henry B. Lovering’s Washington street residence where he spoke, was greeted with applause, and received three times three cheers. A 100-gun salute followed amid colored fires.

Lynn Lovering Henry B. Lovering Washington Street

Campaign Demonstration to Honor Mr Lovering Election

The text notes that buildings were burned illuminated and a collation closed the ceremonies and that tonight will be the greatest demonstration of the campaign in honor of Mr Lovering's election with battalions present from many if not all the cities and towns in the district.

Lovering

Twelfth Night at Globe staged by London Lyceum troupe

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night staged at the Globe by the London Lyceum company features Miss Ellen Terry as the star, with Mr. Irving in Malvolio and Mrs. Terry praised for Beatrice like performance. The show runs until Saturday with a farewell performance and a comedietta Cramond Brig followed by The Bells.

Globe Theatre London Lyceum Company Malvolio Cwhibee Laaaenan Henry Irving Alexander Valentine CORIO Helmsl Dosian Sccenucus Cavacacaccees Erie Joby Belch Cicdineeceures Wenman Andrew Aguecheek Norman Forbes Johnson Atceeecclats Cccccvescess Carter Bennapenk Miss Emery L. Payne Ellen Terry Mr. Irving Miss Terry London Beatrice Viola Orsino Forbes Cramond Jaimes the Fifth Lyceum Theatre Ludon Zanita Boston Bella America Sterling Company Levy Navy 9 Jules Levy Cornet Stella Costa Lida Hood Talbot Constantine Sternberg Edward O’mahony Boston Theatre

Providence Journal Describes 1899 Leonid Meteor Shower

The Providence Journal notes Earth will cross Tempel’s comet debris around November 13, with a dense meteor zone near Leo. The comet’s orbit around 33 years, last major display in 1866-67, next in 1899, urging observers on November 11 to 14 to watch for meteors and fiery trains in the sky.

The Providence Journal Earth Tempel Uranus

Fire alarms report fires in South Boston and Salem street

In South Boston, box 134 reported a dwelling fire at 111 West Fifth Street owned by Johanna Flemming. Caroline Brown, who was lighting a kerosene lamp in the hall, sustained severe burns while trying to extinguish the blaze though no structural damage occurred. A separate incident from box 17 at 12:52 this morning noted an incendiary fire at the unoccupied two story building at rear of 66 Salem Street owned by the Bancroft heirs, damaged to about 500 dollars.

Boston West Fifth Street Johanna Flemming Caroline Brown Salem Street Bancroft Heirs

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